I confess, nail polish for Mommy is a tough one.
We love a great Mani, but the time, money, and ephemeral qualities make Mommy manicures a special treat. Like Shanna says from MyFavoriteEverything.com manicures are:
“Too tough with kids that can mess them up before they dry, or driving home with palms only on the steering wheel, only to mess them up as I step out of the car…you know what I’m talking about, and I don’t have time to “wait” for them to dry. Normally I ask the girls to give my nails a “buff” (Typically this is a man’s manicure, your nails are buffed until they shine so no polish or drying time needed.) However, I’ve also heard if you buff them this way too often you can weaken your nails – and I don’t need that on top of the rest of the falling-apart-3-pregnancies-later-body”
I could not agree more.
However, I am drawn to the fact that there is nothing more feminine than a well-done manicure. The precise prettiness and the pampering makes it lovely to be a lady. With a fresh manicure, you can be wearing your weekend sweats and still feel polished and put-together. However, along with Shanna, I can’t stand chipped nails and as soon as my manicure gets a little ratty, I whisk off the offending color. What is a girl to do?!
THE ANSWER…
Courtney at Luca Bella Salon & Spa
She just started applying a Brand New Product
OPI’s new Axxium Gel for nails
No sanding down of the nails to apply the gel polish, No smelly chemicals, No Formaldehyde to yellow your nail beds, they dry instantly, and the list goes on! Perfect for the busy Mommy, a special occasions, extended vacations – any occasion that demands long-lasting color. A manicure that last 3+ weeks chip free costing only $40. SOLD!
Courtney will take very good care of you, she is my Delightful Find. Let her know Sugar and Spice sent you and you’ll receive a FREE HAND PARIFFAN TREATMENT. So necessary with Southern California’s dry weather lately.
Courtney can be reached via her direct line at
(714) 315-3584 or (714) 998-2566.
Here is a look at OPI Bubble Bath
I am so in love.
I am looking forward to that fresh manicure glossy look,
to wear with weekend sweats and still feel polished and put-together,
now and for weeks and weeks and weeks
Oh.Joyous.Happy.Day
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Thanks for the mention and what a great find!!
I love the metamorphosis going on over at Sugar and Spice…
BTW your nails look mahhhhvelous.
Yes my dear, it is quite DELIGHTFUL…..
Finally! I’ve been asking around for this and all the manicurists look at me like I’m crazy!! My friend from Hawaii told me about this in January and I’ve been dying to give it a try. Now I know where to go!
Be sure to let Courtney know about Sugar and Spice, she will take ultra care of you! So close to your house too!